July 12 14.04, Traffic accident, Haparanda

Reports are coming in that a child was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in central Haparanda. According to available information, the child has scraped a knee, but is otherwise okay.

The driver, who is currently unknown, is said to have stopped for a short time and then left the scene.

The incident is being investigated by the police and a report on hit-and-run driving and causing bodily harm is to be drawn up.